segmental

/sɛgˈmɛntl/
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Other forms: segmentally

Definitions of segmental
  1. adjective
    divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds
    synonyms:
    divided
    separated into parts or pieces
  2. adjective
    having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
    synonyms: metameric, segmented
    divided
    separated into parts or pieces
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